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DK Istanbul

Must-See Sights. Culture & History. Detailed Maps & Tours. Covers Sultanahmet, Beyoglu, & more

Part of Travel Guide

Author DK Travel
Paperback
$24.99 US
4.94"W x 8.56"H x 0.55"D   | 17 oz | 40 per carton
On sale Jul 28, 2026 | 224 Pages | 9780241798195

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Your essential Istanbul travel guide

Take a boat trip along the Bosphorus, sample local foods in the Spice Bazaar, spend an afternoon of relaxation in a hammam – Istanbul makes for an unforgettable trip. If you want to see the very best of a place (plus a few surprises along the way), DK’s Istanbul travel guide is the one for you.

Every page is designed to inspire you and make planning easy, with travel ideas, easy-to-follow itineraries and detailed area-by-area chapters so you can experience Istanbul your way, whatever you’re into.

Inside this updated Istanbul guide book, you’ll find:

- our expert picks of Istanbul’s must-see sights and top experiences
- beautiful photography and iconic cutaway illustrations that put you inside the country’s hot spots
- clear, dependable maps and easy-to-follow walking tours
- inspiring itineraries to match your time, interests, and pace
- cultural insights that bring Istanbul's history and traditions to life
- tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- detailed area-by-area chapters, covering all parts of Istanbul
- practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe

With DK, planning feels like part of the adventure. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifth, our Istanbul travel guide book will help you make every day as memorable as the next.

Want the best of Istanbul in your pocket? Try Top 10 Istanbul.
  • AWARD
    Wanderlust Travel Award

"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." — Chicago Tribune

"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." — The Philadelphia Inquirer

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

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Your essential Istanbul travel guide

Take a boat trip along the Bosphorus, sample local foods in the Spice Bazaar, spend an afternoon of relaxation in a hammam – Istanbul makes for an unforgettable trip. If you want to see the very best of a place (plus a few surprises along the way), DK’s Istanbul travel guide is the one for you.

Every page is designed to inspire you and make planning easy, with travel ideas, easy-to-follow itineraries and detailed area-by-area chapters so you can experience Istanbul your way, whatever you’re into.

Inside this updated Istanbul guide book, you’ll find:

- our expert picks of Istanbul’s must-see sights and top experiences
- beautiful photography and iconic cutaway illustrations that put you inside the country’s hot spots
- clear, dependable maps and easy-to-follow walking tours
- inspiring itineraries to match your time, interests, and pace
- cultural insights that bring Istanbul's history and traditions to life
- tips on the best places to eat, drink, shop, and stay
- detailed area-by-area chapters, covering all parts of Istanbul
- practical advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe

With DK, planning feels like part of the adventure. Whether it’s your first trip or your fifth, our Istanbul travel guide book will help you make every day as memorable as the next.

Want the best of Istanbul in your pocket? Try Top 10 Istanbul.

Awards

  • AWARD
    Wanderlust Travel Award

Praise

"Known… for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." — Chicago Tribune

"The best option… Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." — The Philadelphia Inquirer

Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting. 

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series.

dk.com/travel View titles by DK Travel